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Weather & Climate in Saint-Pol-sur-Mer, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Pol-sur-Mer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,937/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0312°N, 2.3398°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 100 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 70 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 28 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Saint-Pol-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 40°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.6").